Session 12

OESO-SEMPIRE 17th World Conference | Esophagus 2026 Versailles | June 14-17, 2026

Session 12: Eosinophilic Esophagitis: State of the Art

Monday June 15, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Auditorium Condé

   I. Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation & Pathophysiology
 
  1. What is the true prevalence of EoE and is it increasing? 
  2. What do we know about the microbiome in EoE?
  3. How should esophageal biopsies ideally be analyzed for EoE patients?
  4. What is the role of allergy testing for EoE patients?
  5. Does the presentation and management of EoE differ in South America?
  6. What is the role for non-endoscopic techniques for diagnosis & surveillance? 

    II. Management
  7. How to transition EoE patients from pediatric to adult practices? 
  8. Is there still a role for proton pump inhibitors in the management of EoE? 
  9. Topical steroids: who, what & how long? 
  10. How to approach biologic therapies for EoE in 2026? 
  11. How I approach endoscopic dilation for EoE 
  12. Is EoE therapy forever?